Discover the joys of growing fresh basil with our step-by-step instructions. Basil is easy to grow as long as it has warmth, bright light, and ample water. It can even grow indoors year-round.

Winter weather may be on the wane, but it will still be a while before we can get outdoors and work in the soil. Even so, ...

Growing your basil outside? First harden the plants off by standing them outside during the day and bringing them in at night for a fortnight. Their final home needs to be a sunny, sheltered spot.

With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to sow basil seeds. This wonder plant has been around for over 4,000 years and, throughout history, basil was believed to hold magical ...